Person
Joshua Semeter
Boston University faculty member; on NASA's UAP study team (2023)
2023–2025 · Critics and skeptics · Scientist
Boston University faculty member and member of NASA's UAP Independent Study Team, in 2023 he commented on Grusch's claims, observing that, without data or physical evidence, they cannot be evaluated. In 2025 he was among the critics of “The Age of Disclosure” for its lack of evidence.
Documented authority
It measures how documented and verifiable what the person claims is, not their honesty. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 2.
- Credentials 2/2
- His position at Boston University and his participation in the NASA team are documented.
- Direct access not applicable
- Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.
- Evidence provided not applicable
- Not applicable: does not advance claims of their own on UAP facts.
- Claims track record not applicable
- The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.
- Conflicts of interest not applicable
- The sources consulted do not document financial interests tied to the topic.
Sources
- Boston University, 2023: Joshua Semeter on Grusch's claims (press)
- Boston University, 2025: Semeter and the cover-up theses (press)
On this site
Documents 1
- The report of NASA's UAP Independent Study Team Original available
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